Beyond the Wardrobe: The Official Guide to Narnia

Just in time for the live-action movie of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in December 2005, this full-colour Official Guide is packed with everything there is to know about The Chronicles of Narnias characters, themes and author. This book contains everything there is to know about the Chronicles of Narnia: the stories, heroes, enemies, creatures, places, battles, magic and the sources that inspired Lewis, all presented in a format thats inviting to adults and teens who are new to Narnia or long-time fans. Sporting a movie cover and containing never-before-seen conceptual art from the films, this full-colour book also contains definitive Narnia artworks and archival photographs. The layouts have been fully researched to be modern and accessible, drawing on popular formats such as the Lord of the Rings tie-ins, which sold more than 1.5 million copies. The Chronicles of Narnia have sold over 15.5 million copies since 1994. Since the series first appeared in the 1950s, more than 85 million readers world-wide have discovered the wondrous world of Narnia.